Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment Engineering

About the Company

At WD (Western Digital), our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology. We design HDDs and storage platforms used by businesses, creative professionals, consumers and hyperscale cloud providers. This position is part of WD's Early Career program, providing structured onboarding, mentorship, and development for individuals beginning their professional careers.

Responsibilities

• Support design, procurement, qualification and implementation of assembly tooling and equipment for BE HDD operations.
• Maintain equipment documentation, specifications, and performance records; coordinate with vendors on tooling qualification and installation.
• Assist in automation project execution from concept to deployment, including programming, testing, validation and documentation of automated assembly processes.
• Create standard operating procedures and document automation workflows.
• Support predictive maintenance program implementation, collect and analyze equipment performance data, and assist in developing maintenance schedules and preventive maintenance plans.
• Support IoT sensor integration and monitoring systems for smart maintenance initiatives.
• Drive KPI improvements (OEE, yield, cycle time, downtime reduction) and participate in root cause analysis, sustaining activities and continuous improvement initiatives for new processes and tools.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates or Early Career Talent with 0–2 years of experience are encouraged to apply.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, AI/Robotics Engineering, or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment; familiarity with automation concepts and control systems.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 concepts.
• Knowledge of HDD Process & Technology, HDD Quality Management, ESD & contamination control.
• Internship project experience with maintenance management systems and detail-oriented with project management aptitude.

Skills

• Programming skills (Python; PLC or similar preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office; SolidWorks/AutoCAD and PLC/Python software knowledge preferred.
• Data analysis skills (Excel, basic statistics).
• Good level of English proficiency (written/verbal).

Additional Information

• WD is committed to diversity, inclusion and providing opportunities to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, contact jobs.accommodations@wdc.com with a description of the requested accommodation and the job title.
• Notice: WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying or receiving an offer. Report any such requests to WD Ethics Helpline or compliance@wdc.com.